Look Back Anime Film Announces English Dub Release Date, Voice Cast, and Additional Details

On November 7, 2024, eagerly anticipated news emerged regarding the Look Back anime film: the announcement of its English dub cast and the streaming release date, coinciding with its debut on Amazon Prime Video. As of the publication date of this article, viewers can now enjoy the English version streaming exclusively on the same platform.

Introduction to Look Back and Its English Dub Talent

The Look Back film showcases a talented voice acting ensemble for its English dub, featuring more than a dozen celebrated actors. Noteworthy among them are individuals who have lent their voices to the popular anime series Chainsaw Man, created by Tatsuki Fujimoto. This anime film is based on Fujimoto’s original one-shot manga that he released in July 2021.

A Stellar Cast Takes Center Stage

Featuring prominently in the English dub are:

Valerie Lohman as Fujino
Grace Lu as Kyomoto
Ryan Colt Levy
Felecia Angelle
Kayleigh McKee
Erin Yvette
Isaac Robinson-Smith
Alex Bankier
Shara Kirby
Suzie Yeung
Valeria Rodriguez
Tony Oliver
Stephen Fu

A notable mention is Ryan Colt Levy, who has garnered attention for voicing Denji in Chainsaw Man, and Suzie Yeung, who voices the character of Makima. Interestingly, there appears to be a credit error in the film listing him as “Ryan Coly Levy” instead of his correct name.

Box Office Success and Initial Release Details

Initial screenings of the Look Back anime film took place in Japanese cinemas, where it released on June 28, 2024. In its opening weekend, the film performed exceptionally well, ranking first in earnings with 135 thousand tickets sold, generating approximately 227 million yen (around US$1.40 million) despite placing second in ticket sales.

In North America, the film’s debut was facilitated by GKIDS, with screenings in New York and Los Angeles on October 4, 2024, followed by broader availability on October 6 and 7. The film attracted considerable attention, bringing in US$688,253 during its opening weekend at U.S. box offices. As it stands, there has been no physical release date announced for the film in either Japan or North America.

Production Team Behind Look Back

This visually stunning film is directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, who also contributed as the screenplay writer and character designer. The project came to life under the production of Studio Durian, with Kiyoshi Sameshima serving as the art director and accompanied by assistants Yoshio Harisaki and Takashi Omori. The color key artist for the film is Maya Kusumoto, with Kazuto Izumita fulfilling the role of compositing director of photography.

The editing work was overseen by Kyoshi Hirose, while Eirko Kimura took charge of sound direction. The enchanting original score was crafted by haruka nakamura, who also performed the film’s theme song titled “Light song.” The original Japanese language version features performances by Yumi Kawai as Fujino and Mizuki Yoshida as Kyomoto.

For more information on the Look Back anime film, including its release updates and critical reception, stay tuned to fan and industry news.

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